Speech Language Pathologist (ESA)



Speech Language Pathologist (ESA)

Salary

$48,430.00 - $76,611.00 Annually

Location

Goldendale SD/Centerville SD/Roosevelt SD

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

201901029

Department

ESA & SPECIALIZED SERVICES

Program

SPECIAL EDUCATION ESA

Opening Date

02/20/2019

Closing Date

6/24/2019 2:22 PM Pacific

Thank you for your interest in our employment opportunities. We invite you to apply to be a part of our dynamic team providing quality educational services throughout Southwest Washington, and other areas of the state. For more information review the NEOGOV Application Guide and Frequently Asked Questions. For any questions, contact hr.dept@esd112.org. 

General Responsibilities

Reporting directly to a Special Education Administrator the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides speech and language services in the areas of student assessment, augmentative alternative communication devices, direct therapy, training and consultation to staff and families to support students to function to their highest possible level within the educational system. The Speech Language Pathologist participates as a member of an education team in the assessment and program evaluation for students.  The SLP serves as a liaison with medical and community service providers on behalf of children with disabilities and their families.
 

See what it's like to work for our Special Education ESA:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNNFu-rcoPA 

We are recruiting for a Speech Language Pathologist to serve the Goldendale, Centerville and Roosevelt school districts for the 2019-2020 school year. This position is full time, 184 day contract, school year schedule. 


Only complete applications will be considered.
A complete application will include:

  1. Work history going back 10 years (if applicable).
  2. At least three professional references contact information.
  3. A cover letter expressing interest in the position.
  4. A resume that reflects work experience listed on application.
  5. A copy of transcripts.

Essential Functions/Other Functions

Essential Functions:

  1. Inform principals, teachers and other school personnel of speech, language and/or hearing services.
  2. Organize and conduct an identification program for communication disorders by utilizing screening criteria, materials, procedures and record-keeping strategies.
  3. Select and employ diagnostic procedures and develop guidelines for a comprehensive remediation program.
  4. Establish criteria for caseload selection and dismissal.
  5. Select and implement therapy strategies for modifying communicative behavior of each student with a speech, language and/or hearing disorder.
  6. Maintain a system to record all identification and evaluative data and continuous student performance information.
  7. Identify and define factors which determine the effectiveness of therapy. Redefine goals and modify therapy strategies consistent with the individual education plan (IEP) or the individual family service plan (IFSP).
  8. Consult with parents, educators and other professionals regarding needs of children/students to assure appropriate learning experiences.
  9. Complete all required reports and records for compliance within statutory guidelines.
  10. Provide technical assistance to communication technicians and assistants.
Other Functions:
  1. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Hold or eligible to hold a Washington ESA speech language pathologist certificate.
  2. Completed all requirements for a master's degree with a major in speech pathology  (except  special project or thesis).
  3. Experience working with children with articulation and language disabilities.
  4. Experience in the identification, assessment, programming and evaluation of children with language disabilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
  1. Master's degree in speech or speech pathology.
  2. Experience in P-12 education.
  3. Experience working with Washington state and federal laws relating to children with disabilities.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements

Working Conditions:

  1.  Travel within ESD 112 Special Education ESA service region.
  2.  May be assigned to more than one school building/district.
Employment Requirements:
  1. Successful completion of a criminal history fingerprint check through Washington State Patrol and FBI.
Educational Service District 112 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide a professional yet family-friendly work environment. To that end, our benefits are designed to meet the individual needs of our employees and their families. Full-Time or Part-Time positions working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for our standard package of benefits; retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance offered at affordable premiums, we also offer a 25% discount on child care at our 24 centers, tuition reimbursement, credit union membership, an employee assistance program, and much more!
 
Part-time positions working less than 20 hours per week or Temporary positions are not eligible for health benefits or paid leave. Eligibility for retirement is based on length of assignment.

For details please visit: http://web3.esd112.org/hr/benefits for a summary of the Benefits of Employment.

01
Do you hold or are you eligible to hold a Washington ESA speech language pathologist certificate?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Have you completed all requirements for a master's degree with a major in speech language pathology (except special project or thesis)?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you have experience working with children with articulation and language disabilities?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Do you have experience in the identification, assessment, programming and evaluation of children with language disabilities?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Do you have a master's degree in speech language pathology?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Do you have experience in P-12 education?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Do you have experience working with Washington state federal laws relating to children with disabilities?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Are you eligible for lawful employment in the U.S.? Proof of citizenship or legal right to work and identity will be required after hire.
  • Yes
  • No
09
Is it true that you have NEVER BEEN convicted of any misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony crimes against children or other persons (including instances in which a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is the basis for the conviction) or any proceedings in which the charge has been deferred from prosecution under Chapter 10.05 RCW or the sentence has been deferred or suspended listed as follows: Aggravated murder, First degree promoting prostitution, First or second degree murder, Communication with a minor, First or second degree kidnapping, First degree arson, First, second or third degree assault, First degree burglary, First, second or third degree rape, Indecent liberties, First, second or third degree rape of a child, Incest, Felony indecent exposure, Vehicular homicide, First or second degree robbery, Unlawful imprisonment, First or second degree manslaughter, Simple assault, First or second degree extortion, Sexual exploitation of minors, First or second degree criminal mistreatment, First or second degree custodial interference, Child abuse or neglect as defined in RCW 26.44.020, Malicious harassment, Selling or distributing erotic material to a minor, First, second or third degree child molestation, Custodial assault, First or second degree sexual misconduct with a minor, Patronizing a juvenile prostitute, Child buying or selling, Violation of child abuse restraining order, Promoting pornography, Prostitution, First, second or third degree assault of a child, Child abandonment, or any of these crimes as they may have been named?
  • Yes
  • No
10
APPLICANT DECLARATION: Selecting YES authorizes ESD 112 to conduct a background investigation and authorizes the release of information in connection with this application for employment. This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, personal references, professional references, and other appropriate sources. Selecting YES indicates you waive your right of access to such information, and without limitation, hereby release ESD 112 and the reference sources from any liability in connection with its release or use. This release includes the sources cited above and specific examples as follows: The Washington State Patrol (WSP), information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of either data on all criminal convictions or certification that no data on criminal convictions is maintained, information from OSPI, the Washington or other State Departments of Social and Health Services and any locality to which they may refer for release of information pertaining to any findings of child abuse or neglect investigations involving you. Selecting YES certifies under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that you have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering your application. If the information provided or answer(s) to any questions on the application change prior to your being hired, you understand that you must immediately notify ESD 112. You understand that any omission, falsely answered statement made by you on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ you or for your discharge should you become employed with ESD 112. Selecting YES indicates that you understand that you may be subject to Washington State Patrol (WSP) and FBI fingerprint background checks
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
Educational Service District 112
Address
2500 NE 65th Ave

Vancouver, Washington, 98661
Phone
360-750-7503